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The Handy African American History Answer Book

Jessie Carney Smith

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English
Visible Ink Press
11 March 2014
Walking readers through a rich but often overlooked part of American history, this compendium addresses the people, times, and events that influenced and changed African American history. An overview of major biographical figures and history-making events is followed by a deeper look at the development in the arts, entertainment, business, civil rights, music, government, journalism, religion, science, sports and more. The book blends trivia with historical review in an engaging question and answer format.
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Imprint:   Visible Ink Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 180mm,  Spine: 23mm
Weight:   678g
ISBN:   9781578594528
ISBN 10:   1578594529
Pages:   396
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Jessie Carney Smith, Ph.D., is a noted author, biographer, and black studies scholar whose work includes Black Heroes, Black Firsts, and Freedom Facts and Firsts. She is the William and Camille Cosby Professor in the Humanities at Fisk University in Nashville, where she also serves as the university librarian. Among her numerous awards are the 1992 National Women's Book Association Award, the Candace Award for excellence in education, and Sage magazine's Ann J. Cooper Award for her published works on African American women. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Reviews for The Handy African American History Answer Book

This resource covers the contributions that enslaved and free African Americans made to U.S. society. Good for young adults who are interested in African American history and are just getting started on the subject. -- Booklist .. . well-balanced and informative book with a simple layout and direct question-answer format. ... useful for a number of broad topics. It is great for frequently asked questions and for discovering new topics of interest. It will serve as a great resource ... -- Voya Reviews.


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